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The reconfiguration of clinical services : what is the evidence?

Author:

Imison, Candace, Ross, Shilpa, Sonola, Lara, The King's Fund, and Honeyman, Matthew

Publication date:

2014

Abstract:

This paper aims to help those planning and implementing major clinical service reconfigurations ensure that change is as evidence-based as possible. It investigates the five key drivers – quality, workforce, cost, access and technology – across 13 clinical service areas, and summarises the research evidence and professional guidance available in ...
Continuity of care for older hospital patients : a call for action.

Author:

Sonola, Lara, The King's Fund, Cornwell, Jocelyn, Levenson, Ros, and Poteliakhoff , Emmi

Publication date:

2012

Abstract:

Consistent, reliable high-quality care is what all patients want and health workers aim to provide. However, the reality for most patients, particularly those in acute hospitals, often falls far short of the ideal. In the context of acute care, the risks of fragmentation and breakdown in care co-ordination are high, ...